This primer was prepared by the Healthy Buildings committee of the Child Proofing Our Communities campaign and is the third in a series of reports. The campaign aims to connect local efforts across the country, raise awareness of toxic threats to children's health, and promote precautionary approaches most protective of children. Following an…

This guide describes options for the Granville schools when dealing with pests. It is based on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a philosophy that employs safe and practical pest control methods. The guide can be used to incorporate IPM philosophy into the school systems. The first section provides the environmental context for an interest in…

Intended to make the issue of landmines pertinent and accessible to the classroom teacher, this curriculum unit provides material to teach elementary school students about the issue of landmines, including the problems, the politics, and the solutions. The unit helps students learn how to study current issues and how to voice their concerns about…

The pressures of reality dictate a change in the concept of the isolated, self-contained classroom. A strategy for change is suggested based upon the analysis of three critical areas which comprise the schools' structure: packaging, communications, and physical facilities. (CS)

A survey of what items of equipment are considered useful in teaching mathematics by secondary school teachers is presented. (JP)

Inner-city teenagers experienced a structured camp program for a week. It was predicted and found that this experience led to a change toward internality, in the locus of control orientation of these youngsters. (Authors)

Discusses the message of modern architecture as exemplified by the Las Vegas strip. (RB)

Students join in a creative venture to enhance their surroundings. (RK)

Charges that militants are exaggerating the threat of ecological disaster and offers evidence in support. (Author)

Argues that even if militants are exaggerating the threat of ecological disaster the world will be better off for their warnings. (Author/JF)

Social studies courses should include a section on air pollution and its harmful effects on our physical and mental health. (CK)

Reviews the role of science and technology in improving the conditions of human living and suggests some ways of improving the quality of life. Modern youth is complimented for having raised important moral issues. The role of science educators in presenting science to students in a meaningful way is discussed. (LC)